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as important : the overall secure culture of a building / campus that is communicated / suggested by these turnstiles and portals . A perpetrator will witness the obvious measures that have been implemented at the entrances and can surmise that equally sophisticated and sturdy measures have been employed throughout the facility to protect the occupants . The Guidepost Solutions paper referenced above , states that “ A common theme among active shooters is often the meticulous effort they go through to plan their actions in the hope of achieving the greatest extent of destruction and mayhem .” Therefore we know that the perpetrator will certainly visit and analyze his targets very carefully . Sites that have the appearance of a strong security plan & mindset will be less vulnerable to attack .
Conclusion and Thinking Ahead
Once considering the three main ways that turnstiles will help to reduce the threat of an active shooter incident we feel confident that you will want to include consideration of such technology in your security design strategy . Former NYPD Chief Raymond Kelly recommended in his detailed 2012 Active Shooter Risk Mitigation Report , implementation of “ credential-based access control systems that provide accurate attendance reporting , limit unauthorized entry , and do not impede emergency egress .” This is still very timely advice . We know that Optical Turnstiles when correctly designed and engineered will do just that . Manufacturers such as Automatic Systems can aid with product selection , custom design , and procurement of turnstiles and related PEC equipment . IP Ready products provide future-proof solutions and independent certifications such as UL325 & 2593 assure properly designed / engineered systems for safety and security , as you consider the best entrance control component of your active shooter risk mitigation strategy .
• For additional information , please visit www . automatic-systems . com
About Mike McGovern , Regional Sales Manager , Automatic Systems
Oct / Nov 2016 Edition
Mike McGovern
Mike McGovern is a 20 + year security industry veteran who has helped design entrance control projects for some of North America ’ s most secure and prestigious campuses and landmark properties , consulting with government and commercial decision makers at all levels .
• “ Active Shooters are Meticulous Planners - Are You ?” John P . Torres , guidepostsolutions . com Sept . 2016
• https :// www . fbi . gov / about / partnerships / officeof-partner-engagement / active-shooter-incidents
• New York Police Department , Active Shooter Recommendations and Analysis for Risk Mitigation , 2012 Edition ( New York : NYPD , 2012 ), p . 2 .
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